Einstein's Ring

i hope you enjoy this go at an English sonnet and a bit of romancing the Science ... i added a haiku for the same title for fun .. let me know what you think :)

Einstein's Ring

My darkness falls over your haloed brow;

beguiling my heart, seducing my dream.

These eyes in search, the sourcing of the Tao,

a beauty eclipsed beyond what it seems.

Fair light is bending 'round curves, thus renew

dark matter enraptured heart in the skies

my gravity closing  a rainbow hue

to gather wrapped fingers of stars and sighs

Your presence was hiding behind cold shield;

while lightning explodes in brilliant arrays

Light sounding 'round heavenly faces yield

sun rings while Helios tightly at bay.

Gaze not in wonder God's gifts that abound;

songs of the Universe sing and resound. 

Haiku (of the same title)

galaxies hiding

eclipsing eyes perceiving

light bends delighting

Author's Note

from Wikipedia
"n observational astronomy an Einstein ring, also known as an Einstein-Chwolson ring or Chwolson ring, is the deformation of the light from a source (such as a galaxy or star) into a ring through gravitational lensing of the source's light by an object with an extremely large mass (such as another galaxy or a black hole)."[1][2]

dark matter: (same sourse)"Dark matter is a type of matter comprising approximately 27% of the mass and energy in the observable universe that is not accounted for by dark energy,"

dark energy: "a theoretical repulsive force that counteracts gravity and causes the universe to expand at an accelerating rate.
"Einstein's theories allow for the possible existence of dark energy" "

Reviews

[lightsong]

For me, and aside of the Author's note, this was a meditation's experience, the connection with the higher divine power, the images You saw through it, the presence of Your lover whom was firmly there almost in each image, it was like floating through the universe, an experience not many can fully go through. an amazing sonnet Mr.E something new from You for me to read, and it was a pleasure and real joy, the Haiku is quite amazing and strong too, it's like a "waking up" message to open the mind, to see beyond what eyes can see, and in both poems I felt a sentimental yearning waving gently like the calm sea behind Your lines.

Thank You for sharing Your superb experience with all of us.

[Einstein Noodle]

what can i say Light ... such a sensitive reflective read and review on your part ... i could not feel more gratified as a writer ... when you see and feel all the things in a poem we are truly connected says i! thanks so much Light! glad you liked it ... yes, sonnets are not my cup of tea and i have to work extra hard at them .. but i think i grow a bit each time i do ... as well as some of the other strict classical forms ... they stretch my word appreciation :}
E.

[lightsong]

You are always so very welcome, and I say that You surely have big and wide wings to adventure in the realm of poetry 😊 🦅

[Einstein Noodle]

:))))))))))))))))))))))) thanks Light!

[Gypsy Warrior Queen]

I think that we are created in pairs...one light(+)...one dark(-) bumping around this universe until we are electrically reconnected. This piece makes me think maybe I am not alone in my thoughts

[Einstein Noodle]

i don't think we are ever really alone dear Queenie .. i like your impressions of + and - ... the evidence of it is everywhere .. i suppose as far as humans are concerned it is where the personalization of magnetism comes from ..and magnetic personality .. ;) forces we say are so romantic and irresistible ... and not ever to forget ...potentially dangerous :)) thanks so much for reading and taking time to comment ..i very much appreciate it
E.

[Tony Jordan]

As a word-y type I often wondered if I wouldn't have retained more science-y info if the two hadn't been combined as you have done so well here E.
I'll surely not forget this peek into Einsteins ring (ooh matron!) in a hurry.

Im just looking at the rhyming here - its tight and whats more it still makes sense. One of my pet hates is when some poets shoe-horn any old rhyming word in instead of taking time to find the 'right' one.
You are not a shoe-horner.
;p

[Einstein Noodle]

ahahahaha ... a "shoe-horner" ...ahahaha and i will not forget that my new found friend ..i am glad you enjoyed the read .. my inclination is strongly "free verse" but in an attempt to stay grounded i do try some classical form with rules to follow .. it does take work and re-work as i am sure you know .. plus advice and encouragement from others.. i think so much of science is deep and rich in poetry .. it's just that science won't cross "the line" ;) thank you so much for your appreciation ...makes me day sir!
E.
ps perhaps WC needs to have a Shoe-Horner" award ..:))))

[Tony Jordan]

lol - like a 'rotten tomato' in the movie industry lol - too funny - we could call name it 'Jack Horner' in C**k-inese rhyming slang - e.g. 'That was well jack-hornered'

I never thought of poetry being intrinsically entwined with science - you have opened a new window for me Sir, gracie mille.

[Einstein Noodle]

;) ...........

[Tony Jordan]

a shoe-horned limerick

There was a young man from Natucket
Whose pet Mallard was banned so he snuck-it
Indoors in the night
When mommy slept tight
Poor thing caught fire ~ she screamed 'Duck-lit!'

[Einstein Noodle]

your on a roll!

[redzone]

I believe there is a relationship between science and art (or love and science) that enhances both... there is much still "hidden" by dark matter/dark energy and also much that romance hides in the dark spaces (not meant as dark and evil, etc, but things we hide from each other) in our minds... in your "romancing the science" you wonderfully navigate the eddies and distortions of gravitational pulls... just as in romance we are influenced by the gravitational pulls of each other..

I enjoyed this concept of Einstein's Ring mingled with the Einstein Noodle and out comes a haiku as well.... ah such romance E and thank you for the galactic fling..

redzone

[Einstein Noodle]

and thank you redzone ..for your thorough and sensitive read .. i enjoy your insights very much! its the line where sciences must back away from that they truly should seek marriage instead .. i think our "Laws" and "theories would be much better rounded .. i wondewr what that blend of studies should be called??? hmmmmmmmmm thanks again sir ..much appreciate your input
E.

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I love it, E! Love and the wonder of, is the greatest "galaxy" of all :) Your words bend their light around my heart. Thanks for sharing this cosmic hug my friend :)

[Einstein Noodle]

lynn! you have made my day for sure..thanks so much .. thank you for receiving this hug (((((((ej))))))))
E.

[Ken Simm.]

I love work that has more than one way in. More than one pathway. Here I find a multitude. I also love the complexity of something more than metaphor in this (or these) work (or works). Interesting dichotomies here beteen love poem and astronomical art.

[Einstein Noodle]

thank you Ken, for reading and reviewing...science holds a lot of wonderment right at the threshold of mystery ;) beyond which artists tread eh!? thanks again for your encouraging comments sir!
E.

[Lorry]

This is beautiful whether about the stars and planets or something or someone else you find that captivates your thoughts and feelings. Beautifully captured..
Totally incidental, yet worth mentioning just for the coincidence. I see that you wrote this in July, but the first I heard of the Einstein ring was last night, when Rajesh gave pretty much word for word your description. As it was the latest episode, I found this rather eerie :)

[Einstein Noodle]

Einstein's Ring is a well known phenomenon in science .. i learned of it reading a book called Einstein's Mistakes (of which there were many) can you tell me which of his poems it is? i would love to read it ... and thank you for all your visits Nemo .. and for taking time to comment .. it makes this Cafe a wonderful place to share and learn.
E.

[Lorry]

Oh, sorry...It wasn't a poem, it was on the big bang theory show's latest episode. I must have been tired when I commented, because I was convinced I said that, when reading it now I only thought it :)

[Einstein Noodle]

ah :) ..........

[ReedWrite]

I love this piece.
Reading it is like taking a magical ride of the mind...beautiful in it's grace and flow and rhyme.
Loved this opening: My darkness falls over your haloed brow;/beguiling my heart, seducing my dream.
This could have almost been a lover's poem to his sweetheart, and yet, I don't think it is...it's deeper...and yet not. It's lyrical, in its own unique way, touching the conscience like a butterfly pausing on a petal, before taking flight again. Nicely done.

[Einstein Noodle]

you made my day Reed ... i am on the edge of blushing ;) thank you for your beautiful words in review ..couldn't hope for more from a reader ... thank you again so very much .. its not even 7 am and i am gratified and satisfied .. love and peace .. the top o' the mahrnin' to ya!
E.

[Kathy Van Kurin]

Einstien Noodle,
This was really intersting and informative with of course a lot of poetic beauty all tied together. I was inspired to say the least. It is so neat to see how you brought elements of space and science together within design. Blessings to you as your craft is perfected kathy

[Einstein Noodle]

your comments are very encouraging ..thank you so much Kathy!! glad you found this one and like it .. free verse is my comfortable coat but i do try more restrictive forms to help keep me focused and appreciative of classics ... have a great day my friend!
E.

[Kathy Van Kurin]

Your are so very welcome!! Have a wonderful day sir. Kathy

[Dara]

A most intriguing write my friend. I have never really thought of science and poetry in the same context but you have a masterpiece here where the two mate beautifully. I love the metaphors you have used and the images are so vivid and imaginative.

[Einstein Noodle]

really appreciate your time and encouraging comments ..so glad you enjoyed ..i had some fine advice from KL Goode and also from Richard ... as the sonnet is pretty particular in its demands and goes against my grain ..it was well worth the struggle and all the changes needed ... really glad to choose to read this one Dara! thanks again
E.

[1VJ]

I think it's exhilarating, sort of a departure from your usual soirees me thinks. You did a stellar job maneuvering dark energy on both counts. I think that's where some poetry is in hiding. :)

[Einstein Noodle]

yes ..definitely a departure .. challenged and encouraged by the magnificent KL Goode and Richard ;) and yes .. the darkness holds the fear and allure of many mysteries for sure .. thank you for taking time Paloma .. i appreciate your kind and encouraging review :)
E.